Solar Energy Contact
OFFERED BY:
CPRE The Countryside Charity - NottinghamshireLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: Nottingham and Nottinghamshire How many places are on offer? 1 initially
Purpose of Role:
As Solar Energy Contact, you’ll be supporting people in your county to take action for the benefit of the countryside and communities.
You’ll keep up to date with CPRE’s national solar energy campaigns and
actions, such as our petition calling on the government to unleash the potential of rooftop solar as part of our wider rooftop solar campaign
You’ll keep up to date with CPRE’s national solar energy campaigns and
actions, such as our petition calling on the government to unleash the potential of rooftop solar as part of our wider rooftop solar campaign
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
You’ll gather vital local knowledge and give our charity capacity to respond to deal with the pressing concerns of people living in our counties. You’ll help us to build stronger links to local communities, campaigns and organisations.
What you will be doing
Keeping up to date with proposed and existing solar development
proposals in your local area
Signposting people enquiring about how best to influence planning
proposals for the benefit of the countryside
Building knowledge and contacts with local and national campaigns /
activists
Providing your local CPRE group with relevant information relating to local
proposed development sites
Sharing information with other volunteers and attending meetings where
relevant
Liaising with parish and district councils and other conservation bodies
Liaising with national CPRE teams to contribute to consultations and
policy development where appropriate
Option to attend CPRE Rooftop Renewables Network Campaign Group
meetings
What's in it for you
As a supporter of solar energy as way to safeguard the countryside and
valuable agricultural land, you’ll gain personal satisfaction of in taking
positive action towards this.
Use your enthusiasm, skills and experience to make a positive difference
to your local countryside
Networking with like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable
experience
We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you
with relevant training
Online volunteer induction session with other new staff and volunteers,
where you’ll hear from CEO and policy / campaigns staf
What you will be doing
Keeping up to date with proposed and existing solar development
proposals in your local area
Signposting people enquiring about how best to influence planning
proposals for the benefit of the countryside
Building knowledge and contacts with local and national campaigns /
activists
Providing your local CPRE group with relevant information relating to local
proposed development sites
Sharing information with other volunteers and attending meetings where
relevant
Liaising with parish and district councils and other conservation bodies
Liaising with national CPRE teams to contribute to consultations and
policy development where appropriate
Option to attend CPRE Rooftop Renewables Network Campaign Group
meetings
What's in it for you
As a supporter of solar energy as way to safeguard the countryside and
valuable agricultural land, you’ll gain personal satisfaction of in taking
positive action towards this.
Use your enthusiasm, skills and experience to make a positive difference
to your local countryside
Networking with like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable
experience
We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you
with relevant training
Online volunteer induction session with other new staff and volunteers,
where you’ll hear from CEO and policy / campaigns staf
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The skills you need
An interest in the countryside and environmental issues
Previous experience in the planning sector and knowledge of the planning system is desirable but not essential
An eye for detail and an interest in investigative work
Happy carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team
Good written and verbal communication skills
Access to a computer and the internet at home and be comfortable using them
An interest in the countryside and environmental issues
Previous experience in the planning sector and knowledge of the planning system is desirable but not essential
An eye for detail and an interest in investigative work
Happy carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team
Good written and verbal communication skills
Access to a computer and the internet at home and be comfortable using them
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity?
Age Restrictions:
Over 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
A couple of sessions
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No